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- What is the harmony of The Star-Spangled Banner?
- How many octaves are in The Star-Spangled Banner?
- What musical texture is The Star-Spangled Banner?
- What is the tempo of The Star-Spangled Banner?
What is the harmony of The Star-Spangled Banner?
The accompaniment harmony of The Star-Spangled Banner is inconsequential which is probably why the song is so often performed a cappella. of accompaniment versions may be used as well as performances by various ensembles but the focus will be on a cappella singing.
How many octaves are in The Star-Spangled Banner?
"The Star-Spangled Banner" spans one and a half octaves.
What musical texture is The Star-Spangled Banner?
Texture The work is set in homophonic texture where all the harmonizing voices move in chordal support of the melody.
What is the tempo of The Star-Spangled Banner?
A 1942 "Code for the National Anthem of the United States of America" recommends the military's Service Version in A-flat as the most suitable arrangement and suggests a tempo of 104 beats per minute with the final two lines slowing to 96 beats per minute.
